We connect the home Wi-Fi router and the Internet. How to connect and configure a new Wi-Fi router yourself - instructions with pictures After that, we move on to setting up a WiFi connection

In one of the previous articles we examined a very relevant issue. Here we will imagine the opposite situation: how to connect wired Internet if you have a wifi router.

How to connect wired Internet from a router?

And first of all, let's look at how. The placement of the router depends on how often you plan to use it: if you just need a Wi-Fi access point (that is, you will not connect anything to it via LAN), then it is advisable to mount the router somewhere upstairs in the middle of the apartment.

If you are going to connect wired Internet from the router to a computer or laptop, you will have to run the network cable to the room where the computer is installed.

Now let's look at connecting the Wi-Fi router directly. For this example, a TP-Link router is used.

So, to connect the Internet (wired) through the router, turn the device towards you to the side where the LAN ports are located.

This router has five LAN connectors: four yellow ports and one blue connector. The yellow ports are required for connecting equipment (such as computers, NAS servers etc.), and the blue port is needed to connect the wired Internet - it is called “Internet” or “WAN”.

Take the ISP cable and connect it to the blue WAN port: the light on the front panel should light up wifi router.

This means that wired Internet from the provider is successfully supplied to the router.

It is advisable to check the network settings on the computer if it will be used in the future. To do this, go to the “Start” menu, go to the “Control Panel” tab and click on the “Network and Access Center” icon

A window will open where in the upper left corner there will be a tab “Changing adapter settings”: click on it, select your LAN connection and go to the properties of this connection.

In the next window, you should find the “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” tab in the list of settings, go there and make sure that the “Obtain an IP address automatically” tab is checked.

Now let's move on to setting up a wifi router to connect to wired Internet.

How to connect cable Internet through a router: setting up a router

Launch an Internet browser and enter the IP address of your router in the address bar (depending on the model, IP addresses may vary, but mostly it is 192.168.0.1, less often 192.168.1.1).

If everything is done correctly, an authorization window will appear.

Now you need to enter your login and password to enter the router settings (in standard configurations this is the word “admin”, which is entered in both fields).

Go to the “Quick Settings” tab and click the “Next” button

You have several options for connecting to the Internet:

Let's take a closer look at this point:

• - Auto-detection – as the name suggests, this connection automatically configures your router and is often used when there are no settings from your ISP.
• - PPPoE – when you select this item, an additional window will open where you should enter the password and login provided by your Internet provider.

PPTP/Russia/PPTP – almost identical to the previous connection option, except for specifying the type of IP address

• - Dynamic IP address – every time the client connects to the Internet, he receives a new IP address from the range specified by the provider.
• - Static IP address – a permanent address used to connect to the Internet.

I have wired internet, how do I connect wifi?

Now you need to set up a Wi-Fi connection. To do this, go to the next tab and in the “Wireless Mode” field, set the marker to “Enable”.

In the “Wireless network name” field, enter the name you like best, check the “WPA, Personal WPA2” box (this is the choice to protect your Wi-Fi connection) and enter .

It is extremely difficult to imagine a modern computer, smartphone or tablet without the Internet. Since the number of devices requiring wireless connection To World Wide Web, increases every year, it is advisable to take care of convenience and connect a Wi-Fi router. It will not be difficult for you to independently connect the equipment at home to provide wireless Internet access.

Choosing the best place for equipment

Before connecting a Wi-Fi router in your apartment, you will need to decide on a place in the apartment or house. At this stage, pay attention to the following characteristics of the room:

• Housing layout
• Location of service provider modem or cables
• Location of the desktop computer (if available)

Depending on the equipment manufacturer, wireless router may have a low data transfer rate. Also, different models may have different coverage areas. All this must be taken into account when choosing a place in an apartment or house where the device is supposed to be placed. In a particular case, the optimal solution would be to place the router in the central part of the room. If there is a need to install the device as close as possible to the computer to connect to the cable, take this task as a priority.

The signal in the rooms behind the crossbar will be significantly worse than in front of it. You should not fix the equipment without checking the signal quality in different parts of the apartment or house. If the signal quality varies noticeably in different rooms of your home, it is advisable to immediately choose the best place to place the router. When choosing a place to place the router, you should take into account the materials from which the walls are made: brick, expanded clay blocks, foam concrete and aerated concrete and other materials can interfere with the signal.

Video - step-by-step connection:

Connecting the router to a computer (laptop)

Connecting Wi-Fi in an apartment to a computer is easy. The user may experience some difficulties only at the stage of setting up the equipment. Below we will look at how to properly connect a computer via a wireless network, as well as using network cable. It is worth noting that in the case of a laptop, the procedure will be identical.

It is important to know! Before buying equipment, it is worth remembering that the modern market offers customers router models without Wi-Fi distribution. Such devices play the role of a kind of adapter.

First of all, you need to connect the wires to the equipment. At this stage, there are no procedural features, since the main market players produce equipment with the same connection diagram.

Here is the sequence of actions in case of connecting the router to a computer:

1. First you need to unpack the device, and then plug the cable into the outlet. Back panel The device often contains a power button that must be pressed. The lights came on - you did everything right
2. The sockets are located at the back of the device. On the edge is the socket we need (yellow or blue) and is marked WAN. Connect the wire coming from the equipment to this socket. If you do everything correctly, you should hear a characteristic click.
3. If you need to connect the cable to your computer, you will need to insert it into any empty slot nearby. Next, stretch the cable to the computer’s network card, where you connect it to the appropriate connector. If the actions are correct, the light should light up, serving as a signal indicator.
4. If you are interested in connecting your router wirelessly, you will need to go to your computer settings

To plug wired Internet It’s not difficult, just like getting wireless access to the network.

Wireless router connection

Connecting your laptop to the wireless Internet should not be difficult or controversial, and you will most likely be able to achieve it yourself the first time. desired result. The laptop is equipped with a built-in module that serves to receive a signal from a Wi-Fi router. In the case of connecting a desktop computer, additional steps are required - purchasing an adapter for accessing the network. You can buy two types of adapters for computers in the store - external and internal. The first equipment option involves the use of a USB cable. The device is placed on the table. Internal adapters require mounting on motherboard via PCI connector.

Both types of equipment are capable of functioning perfectly, but external adapters may be disconnected and connected to another device. The internal adapter requires a lot of free space on the table. The device kit contains drivers and software. After completing the connection procedure to the computer, the device is configured like a laptop. To connect a computer to the device, you need to find a suitable connection from the proposed list, and then enter the password. When you connect for the first time, the equipment may require you to specify settings that were provided by your service provider.

Twisted pair and connection installation

Is it possible to connect to desktop computer router? Of course yes! Previously, users had only one method available, which involved using a cord. Later, other options and methods became available with which you can connect your computer to the Internet and your TV to cable channels. And yet, what is needed to connect a computer to a router via cable? Here is the algorithm of actions:

1. First, the service provider wire is connected to the router, for which the WAN socket is used
2. The power cord is inserted into one of the LAN connectors
3. The other end of the cord goes to the Ethernet port
4. A working light serves as a connection indicator

Router won't connect

After completing all the steps, it may happen that there is no connection to the Internet (with a valid wired connection signal). If the wireless network does not transmit data, but is visible in the list of connections, you should unplug the equipment from the outlet, then wait a few minutes and turn the equipment back on.

Video - Connection from A to Z:

If these steps do not help solve the problem, you will need to check the settings. Right-click on the connection and select the “Network Center” section. Next, click on the connection image and go to the “Details” tab. Are DNS or IPs represented by empty fields? The problem lies with them. Contact the center technical support provider and ask for information to make changes.

Good day!

Many users are scared self-configuration Wi-Fi router and when purchasing it, they also order a service for connecting and setting it up.

In my opinion, the price for this service in many stores is too high (sometimes it reaches half the cost of the router)- especially since many people can cope with this operation on their own (you just need to figure it out a little 👌).

I also want to immediately add that if in the future you need to change your password, settings for accessing the Internet (or anything else), you will still have to go in and figure it out yourself...

That is why I “sketched” this small instruction article, with pictures and explanations of each step. I hope the step-by-step presentation of the material will help you figure out how and what to do.

So, let's get to the point... 👌

👉 Addition!

You can also read my other article about how to start from scratch

Step-by-step instructions: connecting and setting up a Wi-Fi router

Selecting a location and placing the router

Many users make one mistake - they do not pay attention to the place where they install the router. No, for testing and initial setup this is not so important, but for continuous operation of the device this is not good in all cases...

The fact is that depending on where your Wi-Fi router is placed, it will be very depend on reception level networks in different parts of your home. Reduce significantly wifi signal: load-bearing thick walls, mirrors, metal doors, etc.

That's why, position the router it needs to be approximately equidistant from all devices that will connect to its network (and also to ensure that there are minimal obstacles to the network signal).

An example of unsuccessful and successful placement of a router in a 2-room apartment is shown in the layout below.

On the issue of choosing and placing a router in an apartment

In general, I think the message is clear: depending on the location of the router, the quality of the network signal, speed, errors, etc. will depend.

Connecting the router to the computer

A typical router delivery consists of (example in the picture below):

• the router itself;
• power supply;
• network cable (usually 1-2 m long). Used to connect the router to a PC (laptop) and configure it;
• operating instructions;
• antenna (there may not be an antenna - in some routers it is built into the device body).

Those. there is everything you need to start connecting and setting up the device.

The connection itself comes down to the following:

1. connect the router with a network cable (which comes with the router) with a computer or laptop. By the way, please note that the router usually has 4 LAN ports for this (most often marked in yellow). On some routers, the marking may be Ethernet instead of LAN;
2. disconnect the internet cable (coming from the provider) from system unit computer and connect it to the router: to the WAN or Internet port (usually marked in blue);
3. connect power to the router and turn on the device;
4. If everything is done correctly, various LEDs on the device will begin to blink...

If shown schematically, the Wi-Fi router becomes like an intermediary between your computer and the Internet cable from the provider (see picture below).

Important! Connecting the router to a PC (laptop) using a network cable is necessary for the initial setup of the device. Subsequently, the cable can be disconnected and the router placed in a more convenient place.

Configuring network card settings

Before entering Wi-Fi settings router, you need to configure the network card correctly (especially if you previously had different default settings).

First you need to open a tab in:

Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections

The easiest way to do this is to press a combination of buttons Win+R, enter the command ncpa.cpl and click OK.

Next you need to open properties connection through which the connection to the router is made (most often this is a connection via local network, perhaps you will have something like an Ethernet connection).

Then you need to open select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and open its properties.

In the tab "Are common" set to receive the IP address and DNS server automatically. Save settings.

Obtain IP address and DNS server automatically

Such settings are suitable in 99.9% of cases, because... your Wi-Fi router has an active DHCP server looking into the local network - which will give a free IP address to your computer/laptop.

Entering the router settings (device IP address)

To go into the Wi-Fi router settings, you need to know its IP address (which you just need to enter into the address bar of your browser and click on it).

Each router has its own. In most cases he 192.168.1.1 , but there are exceptions:

1. address for D-Link and NetGear routers: 192.168.0.1 ;
2. address for TrendNet routers: 192.168.10.1

👉 To help!

How (login to the web interface). What to do if the settings page does not open

Important!

Also pay attention to the stickers on the body of your Wi-Fi router - almost always the IP address is indicated on these stickers. By the way, on the same stickers you can find the login password for accessing the web interface.

After you enter correct IP address to enter the router settings and press Enter - you will see a window asking you to enter your login and password (example in the figure below).

As a rule, in most cases both the login and password will be admin. If you can't log in, try leaving the password field blank.

Setting up a router (router)

If the password and login were entered correctly, then you should be in the web interface (with a bunch of different settings, links, etc.). Each manufacturer and different models routers - the interface is different.

But there is one thing in common: the menu is usually located on the side or on top. The basic settings in the menu are also identical and are set in a similar way. So, having looked at how one router is configured, you can configure another by analogy...

As an example, I’ll take such a popular brand of routers as TP-LINK (with “green” firmware in Russian) .

Cloning the MAC address of an old network card

The fact is that many providers charge extra. protection that checks the MAC address. And if the MAC address does not match (or has been replaced) - access to the network is blocked.

To clone a MAC address, you need to open the link in TP-LINK routers "MAC Address Clone" (in the "Network" section). If you have an English version of the firmware, then look for a link like "MAC Clone" .

MAC address cloning

Setting up Internet access

Setting up Internet access mainly depends on the network design of your Internet service provider. The necessary parameters for accessing the network must be specified in the contract for the provision of Internet connection services.

Most often, the connection type used in Russia is PPPoE (note: a dynamic IP address is issued upon connection. To access you must enter your login and password).

It is impossible to open the WAN (Internet) tab in the router and first specify the connection type (for example, PPPoE, see "2" in the figure below). It is also necessary to indicate username and password (see “3” in the figure below 👇, data can be taken from the agreement with the Internet provider).

All that remains is to save the settings. In most cases, you do not need to enter anything else. Now the router can access the Internet - and the Internet should now appear on the computer that is connected to it with a network cable.

All that remains is to configure the wireless network...

Setting up a Wi-Fi network

For settings Wi-Fi networks, first you need to open the tab (or in English "Wireless Settings") .

In this tab you need to specify the network name - i.e. the name of the network that you will look for to connect on your gadgets: tablets, phones, etc. (in some cases, if there is a bad signal, it makes sense to select a channel. ).

Then you need to open the tab "Wireless Network Security" (or in English "Wireless Security") and select the type of protection.

Today, one of the best types of encryption is WPA2-PSK, which is the first in the list (we select it).

PSK password is the password that you will need to enter when connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Actually, after saving the settings, the router will reboot, and then you can connect to the Wi-Fi network and use the Internet.

That's all the setup... 👌

I understand that in this article I did not consider many subtleties that in particular cases can have a great impact on the operation of the network. But, probably, all of them cannot be provided for in one article...

As I work on the site, I will touch on this issue more than once or twice...

To have wireless Internet or a Wi-Fi access point at home. In fact, there is nothing complicated here, but you will need a little care and, perhaps, the phone number of your Internet provider :) The whole process can be divided into three stages: physical connection, setting up the router and setting up the computer.

Connecting the router to the computer

After you have taken the router out of the box, you need to connect it to your computer or laptop. By default, I will mean that you have a regular wired Internet.

• We take out and screw the antennas
• Insert the Internet cable into the port labeled “WAN”. Usually the WAN is highlighted in a different color or stands separately from the other 4 or 8 ports
• We connect the cable that comes with the router with one end to any of the numbered ports of the router (1, 2, 3, 4...), and the other end to the Ethernet port of a computer or laptop. It will only be needed for configuration, then you can disable it.
• Don't forget to connect the power :)

How to enter the router settings

After turning on the router, it needs time to boot and get itself in order. At this time, the lights on the front panel may light up and go out, wait 1 minute. To log into the admin panel of the router you need to write in the address bar of the browser:

192.168.1.1

login: admin

password: admin

A small note: the address 192.168.1.1 is used in most routers. If you receive a “Page not found” or “Page cannot open” error, then try using a different address, for example: 192.168.0.1

If there is an error again, look correct address on the sticker on the back of the device:

If it’s not there, then you need to look at the instructions, which may be on the included disk, or search the Internet from your phone. The same applies to the login (username) and password (password), i.e. not everyone has admin/admin. If the device is used, then maybe someone changed the default settings. In this case it is necessary. To do this, you need to find the “Reset” hole on the router and press the button inside with a match.

Network cable is not connected

Let’s say the login address and login/password are known, but you still can’t log into the admin panel due to a network error. Then you need to check the settings network card on Windows 7/8/10:

• Let's go “Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center”
• On the left we find “Change adapter settings”
• The “Local Area Connection” connection should NOT be in the “Network cable not connected” status:

If this is so, then most likely this is the problem, i.e. The cable is not connected, is connected in the wrong place or is faulty.

Also, the status should not be “Disabled”. If this is the case, then right-click on the icon and select “Enable”.

Incorrect TCP/IP settings

If you still can’t log into the admin area, then:

• right-click on the connection icon and select “Properties”
• find “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4)” and double-click on it
• In the protocol properties, you need to check that the “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” checkboxes are checked.
• Click “OK” twice
• Now wait 10 seconds and you can check.

How to quickly set up Wi-Fi

It's more complicated here, because... All routers are different and the interface may vary greatly. Yes, and Internet settings among providers can also differ dramatically. If you have TP-Link router or another with the ability to quickly configure, then you are in luck, everything can end very quickly :) Find the “Quick Setup” item in the menu on the left or top and follow the instructions of the wizard:

On the first screen just click “Next”

I have a 3G router, so I'm prompted to select my preferred connection type: 3G or cable. I don't have a 3G modem so I select "WAN only"

If you don't know what to choose, then try auto mode, the router itself will try to determine the type of connection. If it succeeds, the wizard will proceed to the next configuration step, but you may need to enter your login and password (in the case of a PPPoE connection)

or network settings (in case of “Static IP” connection type)

The provider should have given you all this information; look carefully in the contract. If the technician is unable to determine the connection automatically, then he will have to call the provider and ask, or try at random; there don’t seem to be many options :)

At the next step, the wizard prompts us to enable the Wi-Fi module:

• “Wireless Radio” - this is Wi-Fi, must be in the “Enabled” position
• In the “Wireless Network Name” field, enter any name of the point on English language
• Parameters: “Channel”, “Mode”, “Channel Width”, “Max Tx Rate” set as in the screenshot or leave it as default.
• , safety. Don't leave Wi-Fi without a password! Not only will everyone around you use your Internet and download the channel, it will be such a huge, huge hole in your security! Virtually anyone will be able to access all of your personal data. Set the switch to WPA/WPA2 and enter a complex password.

A small digression: when everything works, if it turns out that the Internet is too slow or will be, then try selecting “Channel” not “Auto”, but some number from 1 to 13 and saving the settings. You can go through all the numbers to find the right one. The fact is that now there is a lot of equipment around, and each device needs its own channel to work. As a result, devices operating on the same channel interfere with each other.

It’s good if you don’t have the cheapest router and it can operate at a frequency of 5 MHz. In this case, there will be a corresponding option to select a frequency of 2.4 or 5 MHz. There are much fewer devices operating at this frequency, and therefore the likelihood that someone will interfere is reduced significantly.

Manual setting

Well, what if automatic settings If it wasn’t, then you’ll have to go through the points manually. We find the “Network” section and there is an item with the word “WAN”:

There should be similar settings items. Here everything is the same as for automatic setup, only we ourselves must select the type of Internet connection and enter the login/password.

• “Secondary Connection” leave “Disabled” or “Dynamic IP”, this is only needed to access the provider’s internal network.
• “Connection Mode” set to “Connect Automatically” so that the router connects to the Internet automatically after each reboot.

If the provider requires you to specify the IP address and DNS server, then this can be done in the Advanced settings, but usually this is not necessary:

But I have a provider with problematic DNS servers and I register the Google server: 8.8.4.4 , which always works! How does a problematic DNS server manifest itself? This is when not a single site or website, but Skype or torrents work without problems! However, if you install the server on Google, then the internal sites of some providers may not open, for example, such as account replenishment and statistics.

It is here, in the manual settings, that you can specify the connection type - VPN, if you have one. To do this, select “L2TP”, enter the name/password and VPN server address (provided by the provider). If an IP address, mask, gateway and DNS are provided, then select “Static IP” and enter all the data. Don't forget to check the automatic connection box at the bottom.

That’s it, save the settings and look for the “Wireless Settings” menu section:

All settings have been described above. For Wi-Fi to work, the checkbox must be checked. "Enable Wireless Router Radio".

Next point, here we enable encryption, i.e. configure security as already above:

The router setup is complete! I advise you to save all parameters from the menu "System Tools -> Backup & Restore". Button “Backup” - saves, “Restore” - restores from a saved file. This will be useful in case everything suddenly goes to hell and all settings are lost. You can easily restore them from a file 😉

Oh yes, I almost forgot, change the default password for logging into the admin area. This is done in the section “System tools -> Password”.

How to connect a laptop to WiFi

In Windows 8/10, you need to click on the icon at the bottom of the screen:

A panel will appear on the right where you need to select the desired wireless network. Remember when we gave the name of the network in English? This is where you need to find it. If this is a public institution and you don’t know which network to connect to, then choose any one with a higher signal level. When you hover over a network, a hint appears whether a password is required or not. If, when you hover, you see something like WPA/WPA2, this means that you need a password to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

You can leave the “Connect automatically” checkbox. Next, the system will connect to the router and ask Wi-Fi password, which we installed earlier. If your device supports QSS technology, then you don’t have to enter a password, but simply press the button labeled “QSS” on the router. In this case, the password will be filled in without our participation!

When the system asks about general access to files, I advise you to select “No, do not enable sharing” if you do not know why it is needed:

I made a short video tutorial on how to do this:

In Windows 7, everything is the same, only the icon and the window with found networks look “Semerovsky”

Also find here required connection, click on it and voila.

No Wi-Fi icon or not connecting

First check if the module is turned on wireless communication using the switch on the laptop body. Many Asus, Toshiba, Sony and Acer models have this switch. On some WiFi laptops can be activated using hot buttons, for example “Fn+F2” (look for the antenna icon on the F1-F12 buttons). In any case, the method works through the “Network and Sharing Center”, the same way when we “turned on” network interface to connect to the router via wire.

In more severe cases, please study.

I hope everything worked out for you! Most likely, questions will arise regarding setting up the router, because... The interface and parameter names are different for everyone. To receive an answer in the comments, immediately send a link to a screenshot of the window.

Currently, there is a huge range of different routers on the market from a variety of manufacturers. We spend a lot of time looking through all sorts of notes on the Internet about certain brands and models of routers in order to maximize the benefits of our purchase.

When the time comes to prepare the purchased router for operation, i.e. connecting it to the network, device and its subsequent configuration, then our eyes begin to run wild and our thoughts become confused. The thing is that setting up a router for the first time is not the easiest task, which is due to multiple factors: an alarming number of different connectors on the case, correct installation, device configuration, etc.

In this article we will outline detailed instructions on installing and configuring a router, which you can use with any model from any manufacturer. In the end, they are not that different from each other. So, let's begin.

First, let's go over some points that will be useful to know for anyone who is going to connect a router for the first time. Firstly, the connection principle is the same for all routers, i.e. it doesn’t matter which model and from which manufacturer you purchased - it doesn’t matter at all. Secondly, it also doesn’t matter which provider you use.

The only thing you should worry about is the type of Internet connection you will be working with when setting up the router, but more on that later in the instructions. So, let's roughly draw up your plan for the first installation of a router for your use:

• Your first obstacle to using the router will be its packaging, which we hope you won’t have any problems with. Having gotten rid of the packaging, next you need to connect the device to the computer you need, and then connect cables to both of them, i.e. power adapter, ISP cable, network cable between router and computer.
• Once you can run all this bunch of wires between the computer and the router, and then power it, you will next need to go into its settings. This is done in all cases the same way using a special IP address and a browser. We enter the IP address indicated on the router box into the address bar of the browser and a page with its settings will open. Everything is quite simple here.
• After going to the router settings, you will need to set the necessary parameters in it. Looking ahead a little, you will set the type of your Internet connection in the settings, as well as personal data from it, if required, but more on this later in the instructions.
• And the last thing left is to set a preferred name and password for your already configured Wi-Fi network. You can use the factory values, but it would still be better to set your own.

As you can see, everything is not so complicated...relatively. Most users still experience certain difficulties while performing the above steps. Let's go through them in more detail.

Installing a router for work

First, you need to decide on the location where the router will be located. But, you don’t have to choose much, since this place will be the location of your Internet provider cable. In general, start from the circumstances. However, it is still recommended to install the router higher.

Next, you need to connect the router to power using an adapter. You will immediately understand that it has started working by the lights on it. If they are not lit, then you probably have a power button on your router - press it.

Now you need to scatter required cables for the router. If you are connecting the router to your computer, you will first need to connect the cable from your Internet provider to the WAN port (usually highlighted in one color on the device, usually blue or black). Then take the standard network cable that should have been in the box with the router, connect one end to the LAN port of your computer, and the other end to one of the four LAN ports of the router.

If you do not want to connect the router to your computer or you do not have such an opportunity, then you just need to connect it to the power supply and connect the cable from the Internet provider.

If you followed the above steps, then your router should have already created a wireless Wi-Fi hotspot. However, this connection will operate under a standard name and password, which should be indicated on the box or body of the device itself.

To connect to the created network from any device that has a Wi-Fi module on board, you need to activate this module and enter the password and login specified by the manufacturer.

Logging into the web interface of the installed router

To configure the installed router, you need to log into its web interface, which will contain all kinds of settings for this device. All you need to do is enter the IP address indicated on the router box or its case into the address field of your browser, for example, 192.168.1.1 , and follow it.

I would also like to point out that you do not need to already have a network connection in order to go to this address, i.e. setup can be done without connecting to the network.

The only thing you really need for setup is a computer or device connected to the router via a cable and logged into the Wi-Fi network created by the router.

So, you have found the address you need to log into the router’s web interface. You should see a screen asking you to enter your login and password. As mentioned earlier, it will not be difficult to find this data on the router box or on the router itself. It is also worth pointing out that in some cases the user will not even have to enter anything, i.e. the router will not be protected and you will have to immediately set up your username and password.

Configuring the router via the web interface

Now you are inside the settings of your router. To be honest, when you first get there, you will probably be confused due to the presence huge amount tabs in the web interface and many settings that are located in these tabs.

However, there is no need to worry, since almost any router from any manufacturer has a special option - quick setup. It may look different, but its meaning is the same - to configure the device as quickly and easily as possible for the user.

You can find this item at home page web interface or in one of the tabs. For example, in a router from the manufacturer Netis (yes, not the most popular brand of routers, but it will do) quick setup can be done immediately on the start page. Here is a screenshot of the Netis web interface:

As you can see, you just need to check the box next to one of the Internet connection types and enter some data (if necessary) into the required fields. If you need more detailed settings, then click on the section Advance, and if simplified again - Quick Setup. On the quick setup page you will have the opportunity to change the login and password for the network distributed by the router.

You should immediately point out that the web interface of each router model will be different, but this should not be a problem, since the principle of setting up these devices is the same. To get started, use the quick setup, and then, when necessary, use the advanced one.

Setting up a network connection

Well, we come to one of the most difficult parts of this topic - setting up a network connection for the router. If for the majority up to this point everything was normal and clear, then at this moment many users are really lost.

In most cases, a quick setup can automatically set everything as needed, but sometimes you may need to do everything manual settings. So, first you need to find out what type of connection you are using: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE or other. You can find out this information by contacting your provider or you can find it out from the contract that you should have.

In most cases, providers prefer to use DHCP or Dynamic IP. If you also use this type of connection, then your router should already work fine, since it is pre-configured to work with a DHCP connection.

If you do not have access to the network, then in your case a different type of connection is used. Describing the steps for setting up other types of connections is not the easiest task due to the difference in the web interfaces of routers from different manufacturers. But let's still look at an example of setting up a PPPoE connection in a router from the same Netis:

As you can see, you just need to go to the Network tab, then select under the WAN tab. In these settings, click on the connection type drop-down menu and select PPPoE. Then enter the login and password for your Internet connection and everything will be ready.

Everything is intuitive and understandable if you have knowledge about the type of connection and the data to configure it. So, in the end you should get the following: connect the router, select desired type connection and configured this connection, i.e. introduced required login and password (if required), etc. If you did everything correctly, your router will start distributing Wi-Fi and you can easily join it.

Changing your Wi-Fi name, password, and region

Everything works, you have access to the network and everything is literally great. But, the last step in setting up your router is changing the standard name of the Wi-Fi network, changing the password for it (saving the factory password is not the best solution) and setting the desired region.

Again, web interfaces vary, but you should find all the above settings under Wireless network. However, you need to clarify something about the name of the network - it can be set in the SSID field. The password, accordingly, is set in the line of the same name. Set the region according to your location, for example, if you live in Russia, then select the EU region.

Finally

Setting up a router may seem like a complicated series of steps, but in reality everything is incredibly simple. So let's take a quick look at what you need to do again:

• Install the router in a convenient place for you with a cable from the Internet connection.
• Connect the provider's cable to the WAN port, then connect one end of the network cable to one of the four LAN ports on the router, and the other to the LAN port of your computer's network card. If you do not connect the cable, only to the WAN port.
• Log into the router’s web interface through a computer browser or using another device via Wi-Fi.
• Configure according to your connection type.

That's all, actually. If you were unable to configure your router correctly on the first try, then it doesn’t matter, since you can always reset it and try to configure it again.

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